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ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comThu, 22 Feb 2018 04:12:38 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: wwwbucstopcomhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/15/an-agreement-in-principlewill-be-the-first-step-toward-a-new-cba-in-a-long-p/#comment-1098217
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:46:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1098217I believe both sides always knew that no matter what NO FOOTBALL would be missed this year. That even if they had to go back to last years rules for another year, that would be better than the alternative.

For those who say only the players had something to lose, that is silly. Players do NOT get paid for preseason, yet owners receive money for Tickets, concessions, parking, etc. reports of 1 Billion dollars would be lost if there were no preseason games.

I believe without the lawyers in the way, the two sides got over the major stuff, and now simply need to iron out the small stuff. Once they agree, they can end the lockout while the paperwork gets filled out, just like you drive the car home on Saturday and fill out the paperwork on Monday.

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:05:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096963Why does it have to go through the courts? Couldn’t a agreement be struck between the two sides with one of the finalizing provisions being that all Player lawsuits pertaining to the CBA must be dropped by such and such date for the deal to become finalized? I mean really, why does the slow as molasses courts have to be involved in the deal timetable? With them involved, the thing could drag on forever.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:51:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096807It all sounds great…now just go ahead and give us the post we all want.

“NFL & NFLPA* agree in principle to new CBA”

I just got goosebumps writing that. Hope to read that very soon.

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:41:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096795Sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to me. Not-so-minor little details that have little to do with getting the players back on the field. Just agree on something and it will all come together.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:18:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096768Yada, yada, yada and the band played on…this story reminds me of the energizer bunny keeps going and going and going…

Enough of the if’s and’s and but’s, woulda, coulda, shoulda! AGAIN all I want to see and or read is a deal has been reached…

I don’t trust Tom Brady. Yeah, I could see your view since he has been a very vocal leader banging the drum against the owners unlike the moron that plays for the city down by the bayou.

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:43:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096737Tom Brady has girly hair. I don’t trust a man with girly hair. Enough said.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:33:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096733Lawyers justifying their existence….doesn’t that describe the reason behind the existence of the vast majority of our legal system and why it so poorly resembles a justice system?
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:17:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096730Here here on the lawyers not screwing it up.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:59:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096721Do it! If a deal is done soon, then I will forget all about this lockout. All I know is that I want my football Sundays. My optimism grows!
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:20:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096703“An agreement in principle will be the first step toward a new CBA”

Where do I sign?

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:38:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096695Oh god wtf that sounds like a month-long process
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:00:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096693How bout a rookie wage scale?
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:58:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096692This is bull, can’t believe even if we get a deal done it will still take sometime for a Judge to approve it so more court dates.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:49:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096691Why can’t the NFLPA* vote to be a union after an agreement in principle is reached? Once that happens there is no basis for the anti-trust lawsuit.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:34:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096689So at what point in this step-by-step process would the lockout end and free agency start?
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:56:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096684Forget it. Here’s a much simpler way. The NFL and the union come to an agreement in principle. The player reps meet with their respective teammates. The players vote on whether or not to accept. Assume they accept. They drop the lawsuit and reconstitue the union. Judge Susan Nelson should have nothing to do with this. If the players insist on going your described route, the NFL should not lift the lockout.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:49:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096681Heard a rumor that a deal could be announced on Friday, depending on the progress made Wednesday.

Here’s hoping Wednesday is a productive day. Let’s go!

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:48:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096680In a general sense I agree that lawyers have complicated the relationship between the league and its players, but as an attorney, Mike, wouldn’t you say we are quickly approaching the time where the attorneys are 100% necessary?

Like them or not, this thing cannot cross the finish line without the assistance of attorneys.

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:38:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096677This website gives me the serious heartattacks out of any other. I come from a long day of work hoping for some good news on the labor front and what do I see:

“An Agreement in principle” Yes! (scroll down) “will be the first step toward a new CBA” son of a

“Both sides agree that a new labor deal” Sweet! (scroll down) “is possible in the near future”

“A New Deal should be signed” Wait for it….(scroll down) “as soon as possible”

Not to mention the stories with “Report:” or “Sources Say:”

WE NEED FOOTBALL!!!!

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:33:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096676I wonder at what point in the agreement lifting the lockout would be an option. Hopefully as soon as an agreement in principal is reached. It would be a great show of good faith by the NFL.

I’m not sure what sort of counter-gesture from the NFLPA* would be appropriate.

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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:29:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096675The done deal will be announced July 1st. Just a
feeling….
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:26:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096670So how long after both sides shake hands and agree does the lockout end? immediately? or do we need to wait for the agreement AND the courts?
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Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:26:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=135669#comment-1096669I don’t trust Tom Brady either……
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